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Big Apple Helicopter Tour of New York

From US$209.00

Overview

It might seem impossible to see the highlights of New York City in just 15 minutes, but this small-group helicopter tour makes it a reality. Listen to commentary from your pilot as you fly by the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Central Park, the Chrysler Building, and other landmarks. You’ll see more of the city on this tour than you would in an entire day of exploring by foot.

After booking, call the tour company to reserve your preferred time. The tour leaves every half hour from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport. Arrive 30 minutes prior to your flight, and be prepared to pay the $40-per-person heliport fee.

After boarding the helicopter, sit back and enjoy the panoramic views as your pilot (and guide) narrates the sights through your personal headset. Fly over the World Financial Center and whiz by the Empire State and Chrysler Buildings. See the MetLife Building and the Woolworth Building on the way over to the Hudson River, the Empire State Building, and Ellis Island.

You’ll see more sights in 15 minutes than you could in a day of exploring by foot. With no lines or crowds, it’s a perfect option for those short on time.

After your whirlwind tour, land back at the heliport and be on your way to explore further.

We did this tour back in 2004 before having kids and there was no way we were going to miss out on the opportunity to do it again.
We actually arrived about an hour early but once through security they allocated us on the next...More

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joostwaeterloos

Leuven, Belgium

319

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Great experience

The flight was very enjoyable. The pilot give great info as we were flying over some of the Manhattan landmarks. The flights are organized as such that everyone in the chopper has a good view and time to take a few pictures. We enjoyed it...More

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LightPacker52995

11

Reviewed 15 October 2018

Amanzing !

The heliport is easy to find, If the weather is bad you just have to give a call to postpone your flight, We did it 3 times ! The team is nice and helpfull. So Great trip with an amanzing view of both sides of...More

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mrky87

Wigan, United Kingdom

3728

Reviewed 27 September 2018

WOW

that was the experience of a life time,
i was absolutely terrified when boarding the helicopter, am a big guy and take plenty of space, that wasnt an issue, the helicopters are quite spacious and no matter where you seat you have a great view....More

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Krielen

Berkel en Rodenrijs, The Netherlands

41

Reviewed 23 September 2018

Do it ! It is worth the money !

This was the wish of my oldest doughter. It was expensive but we enjoyed every minute of it. We where there on time and it was nice to see everybode coming back with happy faces !